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Microsoft to cut 650 support jobs in Xbox games unit in third round of layoffs this year
Microsoft Corporation said it is cutting 650 jobs in its Xbox unit, the third of such layoffs this year as the company tries ...
Japan PM race kicks off with record 9 candidates, as ruling LDP aims to rehabilitate image
The party election is expected to expose the chasm between the LDP's progressives and conservatives Read more at straitstimes ...
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Four Seasons Durian mini D24 mooncakes recalled due to bacteria levels that exceed food safety rules
SINGAPORE - A popular brand of durian mooncakes found to have bacteria levels that exceed Singapore food safety rules are ...
Asian Insider: Alice Guo faces Philippine senate | The evolution of Chinatowns across Asia
Asian Insider brings you insights into a fast-changing region from our network of correspondents and commentators. Read more ...
Philippine ex-governor accused of activist’s killing surrenders
MANILA - A former Philippine provincial governor accused of masterminding the 2011 murder of an environmental activist and ...
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Wholesaler fined $4,000 for illegally importing meat products into S’pore from China
SINGAPORE – Wholesaler Sinoh Trading was fined $4,000 on Sept 11 for illegally importing meat products into Singapore without ...
Passenger removed from SIA flight in Hong Kong for alleged verbal abuse of cabin crew
The Singapore-bound flight was delayed in its take-off by about three hours, according to flight data. Read more at ...
8 bells return to belfry of Notre Dame in Paris 5 years after devastating fire
Heavyweight “Gabriel” weighs more than 4.1 tonnes, while the lightest, “Jean-Marie”, clocks in at a dainty 782kg. Read more ...
Bye-bye 5Cs. Hello purpose: How will we redefine the Singapore Dream?
Young people want purpose and meaning in their jobs, life, say guests on The Usual Place Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Election officials raise ‘serious questions’ about US Postal Service’s ballot-delivery plans
WASHINGTON - A group of about three dozen state and local election officials on Sept 11 raised serious concerns about the US ...
Najib still hospitalised for knee pain, 1MDB trial postponed to Sept 17
KUALA LUMPUR - Najib Razak’s trial involving RM2.28 billion (S$680 million) from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) has been ...
Saving lives in a disaster: Singapore sets up emergency medical team certified by WHO
The EMT has to be fully self-sufficient, including being able to generate its own electricity, when deployed to disaster zones. Read more at straitstimes.com.